SolidWorks is not backward compatible. Files created or saved in SolidWorks 2010 cannot open newer file formats (e.g., SolidWorks 2020 or 2026). However, modern versions can cleanly import files created in the 2010 edition. To help tailor further assistance, please let me know:
A tool to evaluate the environmental impact of your designs. Solidworks 2010 startimes
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Does anyone have experience installing this specific build on a modern Windows 10 PC? SolidWorks is not backward compatible